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A Century of History Eradicated: Texas Megachurch Destroyed in Fire
The red brick walls of First Baptist Dallas Church's historic sanctuary are soot-singed and intact, but only devastation and ashes are found within. At 6:05 pm, the Dallas Fire-Rescue received a call for 1717 San Jacinto street in the heart of downtown Dallas. A second alarm was requested at 6:20 pm. The fire was contained until 7:35 pm when the roof partially collapsed and a third alarm was called. Finally, a fourth alarm was called at 8:14 pm, according to CBS5 News.
North Texas alumni fall in second around of The Basketball Tournament
We Are Bleed Green was right where they wanted to be late in their game against Challenge ALS in the second round of The Basketball Tournament on Sunday. The North Texas alumni team had a nine-point lead and seemingly all the momentum in the 64-team, $1 million, winner-takes-all event. The...
Grapevine Community Unites for Pet Welfare: Free Vaccines and Food Pantry Support Local Animal Owners
Residents and their furry friends have a reason to wag their tails with the recent collaboration between a local outreach center and Grapevine Animal Services. The team-up offered essential services to the pet community, including a food pantry and vaccine clinic. The outreach endeavors resulted in numerous pets receiving rabies vaccinations and microchip implantations. Additionally, supplies such as cat litter, and both dog and cat food were distributed to animal owners in need.
Ex-treasurer stole $16K from Guyer football booster club, reports say
The former Guyer High School football booster club’s treasurer was recently arrested after she allegedly stole nearly $16,000 from the organization. Denton ISD employees at Guyer this spring reported to police in April that funds were missing from the booster club, which is run by volunteers, the Denton Record-Chronicle reported. Denton Police Department detectives found a lot of charges that appeared to be made by the club’s former treasurer, Shauna Martin — including purchases for travel, food, utilities and more — for more than $15,800.
People Saw ‘Twisters’ At Oklahoma Theater That Survived EF-5 Tornado
"Twisters" blew into Oklahoma movie theaters over the weekend. The action-packed movie that was filmed in Oklahoma was a blockbuster success in its first weekend with over $80 million garnered. As thousands of Oklahomans made their way to theaters this weekend, several saw the film at a movie theater that famously survived an EF-5 tornado.
Mavericks sign former 20-ppg scorer
The Dallas Mavericks are reuniting with a player who made a deep postseason run with them just two years ago. Veteran guard Spencer Dinwiddie on Monday agreed to a one-year deal with the Mavericks, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. Free agent guard Spencer Dinwiddie has agreed on a one-year deal with the Dallas Mavericks,... The post Mavericks sign former 20-ppg scorer appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Waterpark built in 1984 to be demolished and replaced with brand new lazy river, wave simulator, and 3 water slides
GET your swim trunks ready — a new waterpark is set to open up in Garland, Texas. The Surf & Swim Regional Aquatics Facility will begin construction this summer and is slated to open in 2026. The new theme park will replace the current Surf and Swim, built in...
Oklahoma Today Podcast: July 22, 2024
Download the latest episode here. Good news for all your Olympic fans out there: The summer games return better than ever this week! After a couple of the international games being subjected to pandemic restrictions, Paris 2024 will bring the Olympics back in full force. Oklahoma is a state with numerous Olympic ties, and one of those is the USA BMX headquarters and Olympic training facility in Tulsa. The Oklahoma Today Podcast partnered with USA BMX for a series of interviews with USA BMX athletes headed to Paris for the games that begin this Friday.
East Fort Worth Tackles Massive Illegal Dump Cleanup, Suspect Warranted as Community Unites
East Fort Worth's persistent illegal dump saga has its local community rolling up its sleeves and spearheading the lengthy cleanup process. According to the City of Fort Worth, the discovery of the large illegal dump site, spurred by vigilant residents led to the City's collaboration with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to birth a remedy to the ongoing environmental sore.
All in on Knox: Big-name investors have big plans for luxury hot spot
DALLAS — this story and more North Texas business news from our partners at the Dallas Business Journal. At the convergence of the affluent enclave of Highland Park and the vibrant Uptown neighborhood is a small but popular district tapping into both those worlds. It's now largely controlled by...
Oklahoma state parks are falling apart, and legislative funding is delaying inevitable failures
Oklahoma lawmakers had the perfect opportunity to hit a homerun by giving the green light to a comprehensive plan designed to fix our ailing state parks. Instead, they whiffed, and gave everyone who utilizes the parks the big fat “L.” As a result, our state parks and the millions of people who visit them each […] The post Oklahoma state parks are falling apart, and legislative funding is delaying inevitable failures appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
Fort Worth’s Bowie House Adds Personal Styling By Saks Fifth Avenue To It Slate of Five-Star Amenities
Bowie House by Auberge adds personal styling by Saks Fifth Avenue to its line-up of five-star amenities. When Bowie House opened less than a year ago, it brought all of the perks you’d expect from Fort Worth’s first five-star property, including fine dining, a spa, the fantastical rotating art collection, and an event venue ― not to mention the lobby bar and billiards room, which instantly became a favorite living room for the locals. While Fort Worth has never had its own Saks Fifth Avenue, as of Monday, July 22, we’ll gain access to the historic brand in this boutique venue when the Auberge resort reveals an installation of The Fifth Avenue Clubs by the luxury retail giant.
The U.S. Military Launched Chaff Over DFW & It Was Picked Up on Radar
A few months ago, a weird "rain cloud" was captured on radar over the Dallas - Fort Worth Metroplex but it wasn't raining. So what was it?. This didn't stop the conspiracy theorists from jumping into the comment section. Covering up a UFO flyover was very popular. Others believed it was some kind of weather control experiment. I still find that baffling that our weather is being controlled artificially. That's very bad sci-fi movie stuff there. There were others who wondered if it would interfere with airport radar to the point they would lose aircraft positions in the air.
Teenager missing from Quinlan, Texas
QUINLAN, Texas — Authorities are seeking public assistance in locating 19-year-old Deleon Jerome Fryar, who was last seen on July 17, 2024. Fryar, a Black male, stands 5'10" tall and weighs 160 pounds. He has brown eyes, black hair with sideburns, and a goatee mustache. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a white t-shirt, neon green shorts, black tennis shoes, and carrying a black backpack, according to the Hunt County Sheriff's Office.
Former Dallas Cowboys Scout Believes Team Will Trade Superstar In Shocking Move
The Dallas Cowboys always have some of the most fascinating storylines in the NFL, but heading into 2024, it’s almost impossible to predict what Jerry Jones and company have planned. If you listen to Jones, he’s sticking by his statement that Dallas is going “all in” for 2024 with...
JUST IN: The Stewpot Makes a Major Move Purchasing CitySquare’s 53,000-Square-Foot Opportunity Center
On a Sunday afternoon when the morning showers had passed and everyone was enjoying surprisingly cooler-than-usual July temperatures, all heck broke loose. No, we’re not talking about the beyond-real reality TV-type U.S. presidential race, with President Joe Biden stepping away and turning over the Democratic future to VP Kamala Harris.
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